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  1. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    It took a while to figure out how to use the radius function and still learning. Like most things you get from Banggood, it comes with very little to no instructions, but hey where there's a will, there's a way. I decided on 3/16" high at the center and the OD will be close to 2 1/4". I had...
  2. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Still working on the left side struts, have the main and the rear strut completed but need to reconfigure the jury strut mount, that work is underway. Been thinking about trying the DRO on the lathe to make some hub caps, similar to these.
  3. TonyHallo

    Scale 20cc DHC-2 "Beaver" Kit Build from Moustache Model Works

    Is it possible it is 3mm?
  4. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I have been doing some deep frying with the turkey fryer lately and decided it was time to change the oil. Sounded like a good time to heat treat the tail wheels springs. The springs parts are made from 1095 annealed steel and require heat treatment. The parts were first hardened by heating...
  5. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The left side main strut came out much better than the right, by a stroke of luck I ended up getting three pieces of tube for the main strut. I do believe I will redo the right side. I learned a thing or two while silver brazing the right side, how to heat to avoid overheating. The tubing is...
  6. TonyHallo

    Bill Hempel's 25% L-4

    I have used a pull only throttle cable on several planes, works great. Was the standard on the automobile for 100 years.
  7. TonyHallo

    Scale Corsair F4U 1/3 scale

    Sure does fill the garage up!
  8. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Correct, I removed the wing and took some shots that are better focused. The screws on the bottom of the jury struts are currently 2-56 button head, all the screws will be replaced with hex head screws on final assembly
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The top are 4-40 screws and the bottom are 2-56 screws. I plan to order scale hex head 2-56 screws and nuts from Micro Fastener
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Not another hobby just another tool for your hobby. The jury struts are made from KS 3/8" aluminum streamline tube and 3/16" round tube. It is amazing how much stiffness they add while each component on it own is rather flimsy. I guess it's time for this right winger to move to the left!
  11. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    There is a lot of spring in those small parts. I started at 010" on the first side and finished at .005", the second side was started at .005" and the last .012 was cut at .002". I'm really liking the DRO.
  12. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I am using 3/16" steel rod for the eyebolts. The vise was rescued from the scrap bin and repaired. I use it for holding small round parts. Drilled two 3/16" holes in the split line to hold the rod fast. Then mill away, the center leaf is 1/16" thick. Need to make the Jury struts and the...
  13. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    More work on the struts today. Completed the rear strut to wing connection. This is a 5/16" brake tube inside the stainless steel strut. Then began making the jury strut eye bolts. The full scale uses 10-32 bolts for the jury strut, I will be using 2-56.
  14. TonyHallo

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    Now that I see the logic I understand, you are using the slow function to 10%. I assume SF arms the speed control and SC slowly ramps it up to 10%?
  15. TonyHallo

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    What value does the timer add?
  16. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I jigged the fittings at the proper length and offset on a piece of scrap lumber sheeting and 1" x 1/8" steel angle while silver brazing. The main strut is fixed length and sets the dihedral angle at 2 degrees. Close enough. I need the lathe to make the parts for rear strut however I decided...
  17. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Not much work today, spent the morning shopping and most of the afternoon and evening playing 500 bid with friends. Did find time to get the tubing and do some smashing. I bought 5/16" key stock to use as a spacer in the vice however the first attempt failed as shown in the photo, back to...
  18. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I ran out of excuses time to get back to work. Decided to ease into the project with the wing struts. Bartman provided me some great photos of the his full scale project. Started making the fittings for the fuselage connection. These are made from 5/16" round bar and 14 gage steel sheet...
  19. TonyHallo

    Scale Corsair F4U 1/3 scale

    Well that makes sense, the center section metal and fabric outer sections.
  20. TonyHallo

    Scale Corsair F4U 1/3 scale

    Will the wing be fully sheeted?
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